US President Donald Trump has intensified his tariff battle by filing a petition in the Supreme Court. This move follows a 7–4 verdict by the US Federal Appeals Court declaring several of his tariff actions unconstitutional. Judges argued Trump misused emergency economic powers to impose duties on multiple countries without proper checks.
Trump insists his measures were lawful and aligned with presidential authority. The Supreme Court will hear the petition within two days, and governments worldwide are watching closely. The ruling could redefine global trade flows and affect America’s economic partnerships.
Earlier, the Appeals Court remarked that steep tariffs had harmed the economies of targeted nations. However, the judges permitted the higher duties to remain in force until mid-October, offering Trump temporary relief as the legal process continues.
Since regaining power, Trump has relied on the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to enforce tariffs. A baseline duty of 10% was set, while India initially faced 26%. Later, the rate was raised to 50% after Washington alleged India profited from cheaper Russian oil. The revised tariffs officially took effect on the 27th of this month.
